Just got a TomTom5 kit with Bluetooth GPS receiver from PDAMods.com.
Followed the instructions to set everything up, but TomTom still says "No GPS device!".
The XDA seems to connect via BT to the device OK, and the BT active light comes on on the receiver, so I think its maybe connection params.
The only step in setting up the receiver that I couldn't perform was changing the outbound COM port to port 8 in BT Settings as specified in the receiver manual.
I go into Bluetooth Settings.
Select the Services tab.
Select 'Serial Port'' as instructed.
Make sure Enable service is checked, authoriszation required isn't, and Authentication passkey required isn't.
Then I go into the Advanced options to set the ports and I can't edit them...
Any ideas? I need to use this this afternoon - in about and hour and 10 minutes, and have been struggling for 2 hours to get the thing to recognise the receiver...
I've already had to do a hard reset, and lost a load of other stuff off the device, because the Bluetooth setting seemed to get corrupted and i started getting a message about Bluetooth license having expired. That bit is OK now after the hard rest, but the receiver is still not recognised.
In the TomTom prefs I have gone into GPS status and hit the configure button. Selected 'Other Bluetooth GPS'., and hit the ''Bluetooth Serial Port 5" line (which is what the inbound COM port connection is set to).
According to Bluetooth settings my Inbound COM port is 5 and my outbound is 6. The receiver setups says these should be Inbound 5 and outbound 8.
Please please point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
FM
try using cable
In TomTom try using the Other NMEA cable device (or somthing similar) - select the com port and set the baud rate (mine uses 9600 but you may need to try a few settings). I also ensure that I connect the device in Bluetooth manager before starting TomTom.
Hope this helps.
Denver
TomTom 5. & BT GPS
Don't tell me you haven't used the "outbound" com port setting .
The inbound/outbound name is nothign to do with data flow, it's whi instigates the connection.... the XDA does, so it's an Outbound connection you need to use.
Try Com6 (or com 8 .... whatever it was)
Once again, xda-dv forums members are stars!
That sorted it..
9600 and selecting the inbound com port (i think it was that one) made the thing spring to life..
now i know where i am going..
cheers cgrillo,
FM
hi
try to make 38000 bps , and remeber to choose com6 on other cable select...
i try it and he cames like a ferrari....eheheh
cu
Is there a quick way to have TOM TOM connect to the GPS Mouse when TOM TOM is started? Currently I have to start blue tooth manager and connect to GPSlim236 manually.
Then run TOMTOM.
Also, in my blue tooth manager my blue device is listed as:
Holux GPSlim236: SPP Slave.
is SPP Slave correct?
same problem as above! but i lose the conecction after about 10 seconds! any ideas? ive searched the whole forum and this is the closest ive come
Hi, my xda mini s only has bluetoth COM ports on port 6 + 7, however tomtom5 only recognises the IR, serial, and COM ports 0, 2, 3, and 9. I have tried the 'Other cable...' thingy, changed the BAUD rate, and generally messed around with it. Any ideas?
btw, i use a globalstat BT-359 receiver (bluetooth)
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Hello, i've installed Tomtom 5.21 and the maps and everything is Ok. but i can't make the link between my gps reciver (Royaltek Star III) and the atom XDA. I've installed the partnership in the settings but it doesn't connect with the antenna. I've seen in my other pda (ipaq hx4700 and ipaq hx2790) that there is a bluetooth manager in the connection setting but there is non in the atom XDA. Do you know what's the solution ?
Thanks
create OUTGOING COM port for GPS device :wink:
The same problem again
I've tried but i can't choose the port i want and if i choose another one, i can't find it in the gps settings in tomtom.
XDA ATOM to TOM-TOM GPS
ALTHOUGH NOT IDENTICAL, HP iPAQ rw 6828 settings as follow:
[SETTINGS]>[SYSTEM]>[GPS]
This gives you acess to [HARDWARE PORT]/[SOFTWAREPORT]/[GPS AUTO CHOICE]
On the Navigator, Look for Configuration >[NMEA]>Communication Port which should match Hardware port as set above.
BlueTooth COM7 OR 6
USB Cable COM8
SERIAL COM9
Also check the protocol while pairing, BLUTOOTH>[SPP]
Ensure your device is [Discoverable]
Ensure [PASSKEY] identical both sides.
Also under NMEA [SENTENCE] will affect how much data is exchanged each time your atenna poles, GPRMC/GPGGA/GPGLL are the most common.
Hope this helps. 8)
p.s. Checkout www.pocketgps.com and www.ozzieexplorer.com
Both have PDA/GPS forums
Grease Monkey
if you have read first post, you can understand, that the problem with TOMTOM navigator, not with OZI explorer. Then
BlueTooth COM7 OR 6
USB Cable COM8
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tom-tom navigator works only with 8 bluetooth port... not with 6 or 7
No result
Impossible, nothing's working. There's no connection between the antenna and the tomtom.
In Tomtom the avalaible ports are : com 2, com 3, com 4 and com 9
On the atom, bluetooth is in discoverable mode and i've created a partnership with the antenna. I've created an outgoing port on com 8 and for the incoming port in com0 because i can't choose com 2, com, com 4 and com 9.
I really don't know what else i could try
TOM-TOM to BT GPS
KROPOTOV: fAIR ENOUGH - MISSED THE WOOD FOR THE TREES
DRAGSTERBOX: CHECK irDA, SETTINGS /CONNECTIONS/BEAM;disable receive all incoming beams ;which should free serial port.
jus my pennies worth
Grease Monkey
:wink:
only when you tap "receive incoming baems", com port is using... othertime it's free :lol:
Hello,
I paired my GlobalSat BT-338 with my 8125 and selected outgoing COM7. I added this to the TomTom "Other Bluetooh" configuration. I get the yellow/black icon to spin but it says "No valid GPS signal!"
When I try to select "Other NMEA GPS" I cannot select COM7 or COM6 (the only ones available on my 8125 outgoing comport setup screen).
I tried emailing GlobalSat but they have not responded as of yet.
Has anyone else overcome this problem?
Jim
No valid signal means that the pairing is okay, just that the gps-unit isn't receiving good enough signals.. did you try it outside?
Bluetooth GPS units with TomTom 5.xx
I've managed to pair 4 different GPS units with my Wizard, no problems.
Go into the System Blootooth settings, pair the device and add an outgoing port on COM6 - make sure you UNCHECK the SECURE CONNECTION box...
Then in TomTom, GPS config, select Other Bluetooth Device and then select COM6.
Hope this helps...
First time round your going to have use it outside so it has a clear sight of the sky, once thats achieved it should work even indoors
"No Valid GPS Signal!" Problem Conquered!
Thank you for your help with this. I did as you suggested, I chose COM6 and unchecked secure connection. Then I went outside and got 7 full bars! After about a minute or so of still saying "No valid GPS signal!" suddenly they all went blue and data started popping up in the windo. I clicked done and now TomTom works great!
Thank you very much! I never had to set up my HP4705 in this manner. It connected in the house the first time without any problems. It never dawned on me to bring it outside as you suggested. :roll:
Hi,
I have tomtom 5 on my Vario and have a BT GPS receiver that came with the copilot software.
I can't get tomtom to recognize the BT receiver. BT search on the device finds the receiver and it works ok with the copilot software. When I try to connect it using the tomtom software, I can't find the right port (COM6) in the tomtom settings, the tomtom website says choose other BT GPS and then it should have 'Bluetooth Port....'. Well it's just not there!!!
Any suggestions wpould be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
hi this problem has been solvd in tha past with one of the threats with the name tomtom 5 of some thing like that so go and search for it its workd for me at that time
adiss said:
hi this problem has been solvd in tha past with one of the threats with the name tomtom 5 of some thing like that so go and search for it its workd for me at that time
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ok, I did try searching before I posted but I`ll try again.
thanks for the help!
I had the same problem, you need TomTom Navigator version 5.21 for it to recognise the BT GPS receiver.
Hope this helps.
Tom Tom and CoPilot BT GPS
What name have you paired the GPS as?
(yes - it's important)
Charlie Grillo
Ive got a Vario
ive created a new partnership for the BT-GPS
and for the COM Ports ive set
incoming: COM6
outgoing: COM7
(i only get the option of COM6 & COM7)
i cant seem to select the same COM port for both.... i i try it it says..... the com port could not be created please check your settings and try again
I have tried this solutions and it works at the first chance!
http://www.spv-developers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3452
"try these in no particular order ... for me it works:
-- Change the device name to the default BT GPS name (when you pair the
gps)
-- Edit the registry to ensure you have or add (if not):
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TomTom\GPS Engine\
Device = BT GPS
Enabled = 1
Obviously the first item is a KEY and the second (STRING) and third (DWORD) items are VALUES within that key
--Pair the GPS and make sure Com7 is enabled in (BT port setup) but NOT Com6
Cheers and good luck - you'll know it's working when the black and yellow disk is spinning when you go into the GPS config"
bye.
Solution for "The COM port could not be created. Please check your settings and try again" in http://yopablo.blogspot.es/
Hi,
I just bought the Freedom Keying GPS, and am trying to set it up with google maps. I'm not quite sure what to do with the COM ports and the serial port protocol thing. Could anyone please help me out?
Try Franson Gpsgate v2.6
you have to setup an outgoing serial port under the bluetooth options (under COM Ports) enter that serial port and a reasonable baud rate in the External GPS settings. Then set a GPS Program port (I use GPD9).
After youve done all that, simply go into Google Maps, open the right softkey menu and choose "Use GPS" Magically! Your phone knows where it is!
ok i just got a vpa compact 3, with herms 200.
its running wm6.1 custom, in the setting/system/connections tabi have an externat gps settings, when entering that i have the elusive com 9, can someone explain how i can configure this to be used with tomtom 6, as i also have this program.
G'day, when you 1st start tomtom it will take you through a setup prcedure. Miles or kilometres, time, etc.... It will also ask what type of gps receiver to use and after selecting you can choose what com port....
BUT first... I find it easier if you go to com manager (afte 1st disabling external GPS settings) and pairing gps receiver manually, then after it pairs, tick serial port. Go to comm ports (at bottom of bluetooth menu) and create a new one. It should list your GPS receiver.. Pick whatever com port you wish (please note that com 3 is "unavailable"). I use com port 4 with a lot of success.
Hope this helps...Cheers...